Inferences and Summarizing

Read the following passage: John woke up early in the morning. He brushed his teeth, had breakfast, and wore his school uniform. Then, he packed his bag and left for school. What can you infer from this passage?

• John is a student who does not go to school.

• John is a student who follows an evening routine for school.

• John is a student who follows a morning routine for school.

• John is a teacher who follows a morning routine for school.

Read the following passage: Sara was carrying an umbrella and wearing a raincoat. She was also holding a newspaper over her head. What can you infer from this passage?

• Sara is afraid of the sun

• It is raining

• Sara is going to the beach

• Sara is trying to hide from someone

Read the following passage: The sky was dark and cloudy. Thunder could be heard in the distance. People were rushing to find shelter. What can you infer from this passage?

• There is an approaching storm or bad weather.

• People are enjoying a picnic.

• The sky is clear and sunny.

• There is a rainbow in the sky.

Read the following passage: Tom was sweating and panting heavily. He had a red face and was holding a water bottle. What can you infer from this passage?

• Tom is sick and has a fever.

• Tom has been exercising and is overheated.

• Tom is dehydrated.

• Tom is wearing warm clothes in hot weather.

Read the following passage: The room was filled with balloons, streamers, and a birthday cake. People were singing and clapping. What can you infer from this passage?

• There is a birthday celebration happening.

• There is a retirement party happening.

• There is a graduation ceremony happening.

• There is a wedding happening.

Read the following passage: The ground was covered in snow. Children were building snowmen and having snowball fights. What can you infer from this passage?

• It is summer and there is snow on the ground.

• It is spring and there is snow on the ground.

• It is winter and there is snow on the ground.

• It is fall and there is snow on the ground.

Read the following passage: The shelves were filled with books of different genres. There were cozy chairs and reading lamps. What can you infer from this passage?

• The shelves are filled with books of different genres but there are no cozy chairs or reading lamps.

• The shelves are empty and there are no chairs or reading lamps.

• The shelves are filled with books of different genres and there are cozy chairs and reading lamps.

• The shelves are filled with books of the same genre and there are no chairs or reading lamps.

Read the following passage: The kitchen was filled with the aroma of freshly baked cookies. There were mixing bowls and measuring cups on the counter. What can you infer from this passage?

• The kitchen was empty.

• Someone was baking cookies in the kitchen.

• The cookies were store-bought.

• The cookies were burnt.

Read the following passage: The soccer field was empty. The grass was freshly cut and the goalposts were in place. What can you infer from this passage?

• There is no ongoing game or activity on the field.

• The field is being used for a different sport or activity.

• The grass is overgrown and the goalposts are missing.

• There is a game or activity happening on the field.

Read the following passage: The students were sitting quietly at their desks. The teacher was writing on the whiteboard. What can you infer from this passage?

• The students are attentive and focused on the teacher's instruction.

• The students are sleeping and not listening to the teacher.

• The teacher is not teaching anything important.

• The students are talking and not paying attention.